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EC/CAS
7440-59-7
Name of the chemical
Helium He
Concentration
>99
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2016-08-25
Product name
Helium (Compressed)
Substance name
Helium (Compressed)
Product Synonyms
Helium, compressed / Helium gas
CAS No.
7440-59-7
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Liquide USA LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Gases under pressure H280 Compressed gas Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS04
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated OSHA-H01 - May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective gloves, protective clothing P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations CGA-PG02 - Protect from sunlight when ambient temperature exceeds 52 oC/125 oF CGA-PG05 - Use a back flow preventive device in the piping CGA-PG06 - Close valve after each use and when empty CGA-PG10 - Use only with equipment rated for cylinder pressure CGA-PG14 - Approach suspected leak area with caution CGA-PG21 - Open valve slowly
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable 08/25/2016 EN (English US) SDS ID: 906298 Page 1
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS-US classification Gases under pressure H280 Compressed gas Full text of H statements : see section 16